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he Johns Island Conservancy recognizes the beautiul yetragile nature o the ecosystem on and surrounding JohnIsland, and is passionate about preserving it. Te ocus o the

Conservancys eorts lies mostly in education; members want peoplevisiting and living in the area to understand and be knowledgeableabout the health o our loca l ecology.

Co-ounder Colin Cuskley is also well versed in the habits o thedolphin population that resides along the Kiawah River. By way othe Kiawah Charter Company, Captain Hayes oers a two-hourlong dolphin encounter tour in which he and visitors experiencefrsthand the living and eeding patterns o these dolphins. Hayesfrst encountered this pod o approximately 22 Atlantic Bottlenosedolphins in 2002 and since then, has developed a close relationship

Dolphinsin Our Backyard

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with them and their habitat. He stresses thevalue o this relationship, as wild dolphins

very rarely interact with humans.Its a great opportunity to learn about

their patterns and behaviors. Tis pod isso wonderul to study because theyre likecaptive animals, but not really. Teyre reeto roam, says Hayes.

Having studied these animals or morethan 10 years, Captain Hayes is able torecognize each dolphin by the scars andmarks on their dorsal fns, products oshark interactions, oyster bed run-ins,fghting among themselves, and general liein the wild. Tese unique characteristicshelped him to give each dolphin a name tobetter help him conduct research. Residingin this pod are Bianca, Hook, Scratch, andSara, to name a ew.

Leaving rom Briars Creek salt marsh,the tour showcases one o the worlds mostproductive ecosystems while also providinglooks at the birdlie and acres o oyster bedsthat thrive in the area. Hayes describesthe island that runs west and inland as anaturally protected sanctuary or the podo dolphins.

One o the most amazing behaviors thatthe dolphins enjoy is a eeding behavior

known as strand eeding. When strandeeding, dolphins gather in groups o two tosix and swim against the current, workingto gather schools o fsh using their sonarcapabilities. Te dolphins then turn side-by-side, acing the bank o the river andswimming as ast as they can, throwing thefsh onto dry land and providing them withlunch. Captain Hayes has documentedthree activities which will determinewhether or not you are witnessing a strandeeding:

Te dolphins are herding end toend along the bank o the river.

Te fsh are jumping between thedolphins and the bank, gettingnervous. the

Te dolphins heads are out o thewater, checking the bank.

Tis eeding process allows the

PHOTO BY CAROLINE STEC

PHOTO BY CAPTAIN CHAD HAYES

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Civic Calendar

Kiawah island Town hall21 Beachwalker DriveKiawah Island, SC 29455Phone: 768-9166Fax: 768-4764

seabrooKisland Town hall2001 Seabrook Island RoadSeabrook Island, SC 29455Phone: 768-9121

Fax: 768-9830Email:[email protected]

Johns island CounCilMeetings are held at the Berkeley Electric Co-op located at3351 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island.Chairman Chris Cannon: 343-5113

CharlesTon CounTyCounCil4045 Bridge View Dr, N Charleston958-4700

CiTyof CharlesTon75 Calhoun St.724-3745

Wednesday, July 11

Kiawah Planning Commission3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Seabrook PlanningCommission2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Kiawah CommunicationsCommittee10:30 a.m.Kiawah own Hall

Monday, July 16

Kiawah BZA4 p.m.

Kiawah own Hall

Tuesday, July 17

Kiawah Public Safety Committee3 p.m.Kiawah own Hall

Tuesday, July 24

Seabrook Town Council2:30 p.m.Seabrook own Hall

Tuesday, July 31

Kiawah Ways & Means Committee9 a.m.Kiawah own Hall

Wednesday, August 1

Seabrook Planning

Commission Work Session2:30 p.m. Seabrook own Hall

Financials

Mayor Bill Holtz opened the meetingwith the own nancials, stating that therevenue or the month is $77,919.82. Teyear to date revenue total is $332,225.41,

which is running ahead o budgeted$297,992.23. Expenses year to dateare $246,764.30 against a budget o$275,151.19. Te excess o revenues overexpenditures is $85,462.11.

We are not complaining, said MayorHoltz. Te own is comortable.

Guest Presentation - Paul Tinkler,

Candidate for SC Senate District 41

Mayor Holtz welcomed Paul inkler,Democratic candidate or SC District41 special elections on July 14. inklerthanked Mayor Holtz and the Council,and began by stating that corruption inthe state o South Carolina is o utmostconcern.

Since this campaign started there havebeen a number o disclosures that have

been o concern to me, and should be orall o South Carolina. We got a grade onour report card or corruption [rom theState Integrity Investigation] and it wasan F. Te people o the state must havecondence in their institutions and in theirelected ocials. I would make it a highpriority to address that problem i electedto oce, said inkler.

inkler then addressed the issue oinsurance, stating that he will tackle theproblem o rising insurance rates i elected.

A great concern to Seabrook is the issueo insurance. It appears that the legislatorhas allowed the insurance industry toraise insurance rates since 2007 as long

as the rates didnt increase by more than7 percent. A lot o people are wonderingabout this problem and its a problem that Iintend to address, said inkler.

Although inkler is running as aDemocrat, he hoped that his political party

would not hinder his chances o election onthe island. Mayor Holtz inormed inklero the 70/30 Republican to Democrat ratio,and inkler responded that he beat theodds with his election to the Charleston

City Council and hopes to do so again withhis candidacy or Senate.

inkler then addressed the issue oelection signs in public right-o-ways.

Going up and down Bohicket Road,you see a lot o signs. By and large they arenot my signs. Your town has an ordinancethat says you cant put signs in a publicright-o-way. I respect that. My opponent

does not. I you aspire to be a lawmaker,you shouldnt be a lawbreaker.

Mayor Holtz inormed inkler thatthe people are less than enthusiasticabout voting or a candidate in the Julyelection without being able to vote or thesame candidate in the November election.inkler responded, Tats true, but iyou like me in July, even though I wontrepresent this area ater that, hopeully I

will be there or a ull, our-year term.

Emergency Vehicle Procedures for

PGA Tournament

St. Johns Fire Department Chie KarlRistow addressed how EMS plans to coverSeabrook Island during the upcomingPGA tournament. Ristow inormed theCouncil that EMS is doing everythingpossible to make sure that every day, EMSservices will run smoothly during the PGAchampionship. An additional re truck andambulance will be placed on both Seabrookand Kiawah.

Te challenge isnt so much thenumber o ambulances but the issue otransportation, Ristow noted. I wouldguess we would double or triple the time tohospitals one way. We [Charleston County]are 110 miles long and 40 miles wide,connected by bridges, and all the hospitalsare in the center o the county. It causes

problems in normal situations and evenmore so in a PGA championship setting.

Mayor Holtz raised the question owhether or not helicopters would beavailable. Chie Ristow said that RoperHospital, who hasprimary medicalresponsibility duringthe championship,

will try to locate one

helicopter at urtle Point on Kiawah. Anyadditional helicopters can be fown tolocation in a matter o minutes.

Te event has been coordinated well,Ristow noted. Now its just a matter oexecution.

Ristow also noted that high-impactcollisions are not anticipated, due toalready slow moving trac. In the case o

an accident, EMS will run motorcycles tothe scene. Fire trucks will not be deployeduntil called.

Removing Trees on Seabrook

Island Road

Nick Strehle o Sunburst Landscapingupdated the Council on the trees thathave been damaged along Seabrook IslandRoad. Unortunately on May 5, we had arather large moon that brought high tides,Strehle said. Te water sat on the rootsand damaged the trees. 14 trees and tencrepe myrtles had to be removed.

Strehle stated that the salt rom thehigh tides was most likely the sourceo the damage, as the astronomicalhigh tides arrived ater a long dry spell.Councilmember Sam Reed asked Strehlehow best to prevent this rom happeningagain in the uture.

Tose trees have been there 20 years,so this certainly isnt the rst high tide,Strehle responded. Tey have received[high tide levels] beore, but at what pointare the trees unable to tolerate the saltanymore? I we look at the areas where thetrees died the most, its the places where theground is the lowest. Going into Marchand April we were very dry, so the waterrequirements were a little more. Its myeeling that once the water got on the roots,

they have taken the water in too quicklyand absorbed too much salt.

Mayor Holtz said that beore the issue

Town of Seabrook Island June 26, 2012

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RECIPE

Corn Slather SaladBY HELEN LEGARE

Tis recipe comes via two riends. Ituses Slather Brand Sauce, the brain childo Johns Island native Robin Rhea who Ihave known longer than I will admit, anda recipe developed by Holly Herrick, whoeveryone knows rom her local cookbooks.

Te heat o the outdoor grill or your

indoor broiler brown and sweeten these bitesrom the summer garden in this unbelievablyeasy and unorgettably delicious salad. SpicySlatherin Sauce gives the corn just the rightkick, which is tempered with the peppery,sweet bite o resh basil. Tis is the perectsalad to pair with barbecued anything andcan be prepared all summer long.

Ingredients:

8 ears resh, sweet summer corn,husked and rinsed

1 large Vidalia or sweet onion,peeled and sliced into 1/2-thickslices

1 sweet red bell pepper, cut in hal,seeded, and rinsed

About 1/2 cup ext ra virgin olive oil

to coat the vegetables or grilling 6 slices bacon, browned and drained

1/2 cup loosely packed resh basil,coarsely chopped

1/2 cup Slather Brand SpicySlatherin Sauce

Kosher or sea salt and reshly groundblack pepper to taste

Pre-heat your broiler to high or yourgas/re grill to medium high heat. Prep the

corn, onion, and red bell pepper as directed.Brush each lightly with the olive oil andarrange in a single layer either in a bakingsheet or the broiler or directly on the gas/re grill, over the hottest part o the ame.Rotate and turn the corn, pepper, and onionto char and cook evenly. Meanwhile, cookof the bacon in a saut pan over mediumhigh heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.Remove the vegetables rom the grill orbroiler when tender and slightly charred about 5 minutes. Allow to cool.

When ready to assemble the salad, cutthe corn away rom the cob using a large,sharp knie. Slice the pepper halves in thin

julienne strips. Combine the corn, onion,bell pepper, cooked bacon, resh basil andSpicy Slatherin Sauce in a large bowl. ossgently to coat. aste and adjust seasoning asdesired. Serve at room temperature.

(Note: Te salad can be made severalhours ahead, covered with plastic wrapand rerigerated. Bring back to roomtemperature beore serving. You can taste itbetter that way!)

Visit Legare Farms on Facebookat Facebook.com/legarearms.For more inormation aboutthe arm, check out www.legarearms.com, or callthe ofce at 559-0788.Legare Farms islocated at 2620H a n s c o m b e Point Road on

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o tree replacement can be addressed, theown must solve this drainage problem.

We will do this in three stages. Terst has been completed [removing thedamaged and dying trees]. Te second willbe looking at the drainage system and thethird will be replacing the trees.

He made a motion or the transer o$16,000 rom the general und to thelandscaping und. Te motion passedunanimously.

25th Anniversary Celebration

Councilman Ron Ciancio updated theCouncil on the progress o planning theowns 25th Anniversary Celebration. Anagreement was reached with the CharlestonSymphony Orchestra (CSO) and a contract

will be ready to sign by the end o the week.Te event is still scheduled or October20with a rain date o the 21, at a cost o$28,000. In the event o a cancelation there

will be several out o pocket expenses, butthe own will not have to pay the CSOthe ull amount as stated in the previouscontract.

Other aspects are going well, Cianciostated. Commemorative t-shirts havebeen passed out to advertise the event,and yers will be sent out to residents andnon-residents 30 days prior to the event,inorming them o the celebration. Ciancioalso stated that arrangements are beingmade or a ree dinner, as well as post-concert and pre-concert acts.

All that is alling in to place, Ciancioassured. Issues o trac ow are stillundergoing consideration but he hopes they

will be resolved within the next month.

Public Safety Committee

Te Public Saety Committee hadits rst meeting on June 13. Cianciostated that A number o things wereaccomplished, including dening thescope o the committee, which includesreview ollowing a disaster, review o acomprehensive emergency plan, and areview o how we can assists residentsater an emergency. Te committee iscurrently putting together a list o licensedcontractors who will be able to providetemporary roong or blue tarp in anemergency situation or damaged roos.Te list o contractors wil l be put online andresidents can contact them individually, incase o emergency.

Its important to note that the ownwill not be responsible nancially to thecontractor, nor will we represent to residentsthe quality o work perormed. Tis is justa service or residents. Its been importantto me [to provide this list] and Im glad tosee its of the dime. Next meeting we willreview our comprehensive plan and see

what needs to be updated or improved,Ciancio stated.

Disaster Drill

Te Disaster Drill was held on June 6and Ciancio reported that he was pleased

with the participation. Te exerciseanticipated a Class IV hurricane hitting thearea. Attendees simulated pre-event andpost-event exercises.

Tis was my rst participation in thedrill, Ciancio said. Next time I want tolook more at micro-issues. It would be goodpractice to start drilling down on specicissues communications and logistics and understand our alternatives.

Ciancio then presented ormerMayor Frank McNulty with a shirt andpin commemorating the owns 25th

Anniversary celebrations.

PGA Agreement

Mayor Holtz inormed the Council thatthe agreement with the PGA regardingparking and post-event repairs has beensigned.

Parking on Seabrook will be afectedin preparation beginning July 16. Further,The Seabrookerwill publish our or ve

additional pages in their next issue tonotiy residents about the events details.Councilmembers voted unanimouslyto contribute $1,000 out o the PGApromotional und to support the PGAsupplement.

Roads Report

Councilmember Reed noted that therehas been some movement on I-526 andthe proposed Johns Island Greenway. TeGreenway, Reed noted, has been placed onthe long term plan with Charleston Arearansportation Study (CHAS) and TeBerkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Councilo Governments (BCDCOG).

Were on the rst steps towardcompletion, said Reed.

Funding will always be a problem,so were still looking at ways to und [theGreenway]. Its better than nothing, at least

were moving ahead, said Holtz.

Town Administrator Report

own Administrator Randy Pierceapologized that a representative o thenew debris hauler selected by CharlestonCounty was not available to speak at thedays meeting, as ropical Storm Debbyhad them on alert in Florida. He did note,however, that the County has ofered theirhelp along the Parkway in case o a major

incident, and a representative will speakabout the process at an upcoming meeting.

Ordinance for Second Reading

Mayor Holtz asked or a motion toapprove second reading o Ordinance2012-01, which rezones land purchased bythe Seabrook Island Conservancy on DovesNest rom residential to conservation. Teordinance was approved unanimously.

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NATURE

Strand eeding is a phenomenonunique to the bottlenose dolphins oSouth Carolina and Georgia. Tese

remarkably intelligent dolphins havelearned that using teamwork is the mostecient way to catch their meals. Strand

eeding requires the dolphins to organizethemselves into dierent key roles. Onedolphin, the leader, communicateswith the rest o the group, a s many as sixdolphins, to keep them in order whileanother dolphin pokes its head out othe water to make sure that the mudbank is clear o obstacles such as people,animals, or oyster beds. Meanwhile, theremaining dolphins round up a school ofsh by swimming quickly around them,orcing them into a ball, then line up andcharge toward the ball o fsh creating abow wave that scatters the fsh up ontothe shore. About three dolphins then slideeortlessly in unison on their right sideup onto the shore, each dolphin almostperectly in line with the other, and grab

as many fsh as they can. Ten they slideback into the water and repeat the processall over again, switching the roles so thatevery dolphin gets a chance to eat.

One o the most incredible parts othis whole process is that this technique isnot instinctual; the dolphins have learnedthat strand eeding is the most ecientway o eeding on the gentle slopes o the

lowcountry mud banks. Unortunately,this is also one o the more dangerousorms o hunting. Occasionally a dolphinwill slide too ar up the shore and becomestranded resulting in sunburn, internaldamage, or death. Furthermore, the

dolphins are putting themselves at greaterrisk to predators such as alligators bymoving onto land. Scientists have alsonoticed that due to repeated contact othe dolphins right side with the coarsesediment o the beach, the teeth on theright side o their jaws wear down overtime.

Te bottlenose dolphins along the

coast o South Carolina and Georgia arethe only dolphins in the world that strandeed daily. Sightings are very rare, butthe most likely time to see strand eedingis during low tide near Captain SamsInlet, in between Kiawah and Seabrook

islands. Despite the act that it occursall year round, it is known to happenmore requently during the monthso September and October due to theincreased population o mullet.

I you are ortunate enough to see this,please be sure to keep your distance anddo not interere with the dolphins. It issuggested that when observing dolphins

rom the shore, sit down no closer thanthirty eet rom the waters edge. Idolphins approach the shore, do not walkor run toward them. Following thesesimple guidelines will reduce stress on theanimals and greatly increase your chance

to witness this amazing and uniqueeeding phenomenon.

For more information on Kiawah Islandsnative species and habitats, visit the KiawahConservancy at www.kiawahconservancy.org and the Town of Kiawah IslandsWildlife website at www.wildlifeatkiawah.com.

Stranding on the Kiawah ShoreBY ASHLEY CARSON, KIAWAH CONSERVANCY SUMMER INTERN

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Heat indexes in the lowcountry are skyrocketing,and the risk posed to companion animals isimmense. Please show consideration or your

pets by recognizing signs o heat stroke and providingadequate water, shade, and protection rom the heat.

How do dogs and cats respond to heat?

Dogs use panting as a way to regulate temperature.Cats sweat through their paws. Unortunately, this is aairly ineective way to regulate heat as the surace areao cats paws is quite small. Additionally, cats will tend togroom more in the heat as a way o sweating. Te salivaon their ur serves the same purpose as sweat.

What are some signs of overheating in cat s and dogs?

Signs o overheating include excessive panting ordiculty breathing, drooling, mild weakness, stupor,and even collapse.

Pets can also suer rom seizures, bloody diarrhea,and vomiting, along with an elevated body temperatureo over 104 degrees

According to t he ASPCA, animals with fat aces, likePugs and Persian cats, are more susceptible to heat strokesince they cannot pant as eectively. Tese pets, along

with the elderly, the overweight, and those with heartor lung diseases, should be kept cool in air-conditionedrooms as much as possible.

How to prevent heat stroke in cats and dogs:

Provide access to cool, clean water. Ice cubes workwonders!

In cases where an animal can absolutely not be broughtindoors, access to a shaded area is critical. I possible,provide moving air and a breeze with a an.

What to do if your pet is overcome by the heat:

Bring down the animals body temperature by soakingit in cool water. Make sure the water does not get into themouth or nose o an unconscious animal. Seek immediate

veterinary care.

Most o all: DO NO LEAVE PES IN CARS. Evena cracked window can spell death or an animal.

Think Its Hot Outside? Imagine Wearing a Fur CoatP R O T E C T Y O U R P E T S F R O M T H E H E A T T H I S S U M M E R

BY LAUREN LISPEY, PET HELPERS


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Welcoming New and Recognizing

Long Time Members

The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange

Club recognized 30-year membersJoe Klingensmith, Dick Rakovich,Pat Welch, and Dr. Randy Jones. Newmembers Carol Franek and ChuckStockinger were welcomed into Clubmembership, and new ofcers RogerSteel (President), Sam Reed (President-Elect), Kimber Smith (Immediate PastPresident), Ray Gorski (Treasurer), andMike Gorski (Secretary) assumed theirnew positions as of July 1.

Retiring board members Mike Morris,Frank Carrese, Laurie Burpee,Chuck Hanssen, and MikeTodd were recognized aswell, then replaced byWayne Billian, Tom

Miller, ShirleySalvo, JeannieKnowles, andWalter Sewell.

D a r l e n eJ a c k s o n ,Director of theJohns IslandPublic Library,thanked the Clubfor its $2500 grant,and explained theimportant uses of thefunds.

Angel Oak Banquet in Planning

Stages

The Club announced preliminaryplans for its rst Angel Oak AwardBanquet, to be held January 16, 2013.This event will recognize and honor anoutstanding volunteer from one of ourfour nearby islands.

Celebrating the Fourth

American ags are again being

placed around the Kiawah-Seabrook

area by the Club in recognition of the 4thof July celebration.

The Service of Roper-St. Francis

Primary speakers at the last meetingwere Danya Jordan and WandaBrockmeyer of Roper-St. FrancisHealthcare, an organization that theynoted is the only large non-prothealthcare provider in our area. Theydiscussed the services and activitiesof Roper-St. Francis with particular

emphasis on their responsibilitiesas the designated

healthcare providerfor the PGA Golf

Championship to

be held at theOcean Course on

Kiawah Islandon August

6. Some 40E m e r g e n c yM e d i c a lT e c h n i c i a n s

will be on theOcean Course

grounds, as well asfour trailers serving

as mini-medical centers.Past tournaments of this size

have resulted in some 1000 requestsfor medical services during the courseof the tournament.

For more information about upcomingExchange Club events or to inquire aboutmembership, please contact Sam Reed [email protected] or 243-0760

Changing of the GuardE X C H A N G E C L U B W E L C O M E S

N E W O F F I C E R S

BY SAM REED

he Wadmalaw Island Senior Citizens Center (WISCC) has been busy overthe past several years, working to provide or the many seniors aged 58 to 90throughout the island. Every day, WISCC oers nutritional meals to seniors

and to more than 25 homebound seniors, as well as oering a variety o un programs,including a morning Bible study class with Rev. Robert K. White and Pastor JackieLittle.

Te Sassy Seniors quilting group is already gearing up or their annual QuiltingShow this September 3 at the Wadmalaw Island Community Center. Led by quiltinginstructor Karen Kendo o Harleyville, the selection this year is sure to be stunning.

WISCC will also host their Community Yard Sale this coming July 21 rom 8a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Harvest Health & Rehab, located at 3647 Maybank Highway,

Johns Island. tables are $10 or those who wish to participate, and along with tons ohousehold items, crats, and home goods, the seniors will have fsh, ried chicken, andries or sale at the event. I you would like to par ticipate in the Yard Sale, please contactBertha Middleton at 557-8408, or site manager Martha Smalls at 557-1345.

Te Wadmalaw Island Senior Citizens Center was established in 1976 as a 501(c)3non-proft to daily provide the opportunity or the young at heart to meet in asae spiritual environment, while enjoying a variety o social, educational, healthand recreational activities and programs that promote the positive aspects o aging.Volunteers are currently needed to help set up, to serve the meal and beverages, and toclean up and deliver to the homebound. Please call our site Manager Martha S. Smalls(557-1345) i you wish to volunteer.

Wadmalaw CommunityYard Sale

JOIN THE WADMALAW ISLAND SENIOR

CI T I Z E NS CE NT E R F O R T HE Y AR D

SALE OF THE YEAR T HIS JULY 21

BY BERTHA MIDDLETON

OK, so you have your business upand running, doing great and yougo online to check your emails and

NOHING! What happened?

Tis is a continuation o the last columnin which I talked about using Outlook. Anyemail program that downloads your onlineemails to your business/personal computeris good or you and can be Apples Mail,

Windows Outlook or Live Mail. You canuse Mozillas Tunderbird, Opera Mail andPegasus to name just a ew ree local (on yourcomputer) email programs. Te main thingis you want to use a program that ultimatelyhas all your email located in-house and noton some server somewhere.

When you go to Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail,Live mail or any other site on the internetto retrieve your emails and send them, theyare not on your computer, they are on thatcorporations hard drive sitting in someroom. I a hacker gets into your little sliceo that hard drive by hacking in, tricking

you into giving them the username andpassword or other means, they can and willdo harm. Tey can lock you out, have allyour emails sent to another account, deleteall the emails, use your contacts to send outbogus email, and just generally make youhave a really bad day! When you have anin-house email program you can have yourcontacts on your hard drive along with allthe emails that you deem important enoughto keep.

So i that hacker attacks your onlineemail account he/she may get the last 14 days(depending on what you set) o emails andno contacts because you have transerredall data o the internet and into yourhard drive. And you have the last 14 dayso email downloaded also so even i theyremove them you are OK. Online hacking

o email accounts are on the rise and cause

massive problems or the general public andespecially or small businesses.

ake the time to check on your emailprotocols, consider moving all emailslocally to your computer, learn one o theemail programs, and protect your valuablebusiness data. I you are not sure o how tostart please contact a proessional like myseland we can set up everything or you. Picka program, learn it and protect yoursel andyour company rom other insidious waysthat hackers are using to harm you. Datatoday is the lieblood o business, dont letyours bleed away.

If you need immediate assistance you canalways call Rent A Bob at 822-7794 or emailat [email protected].

Computer CornerS M A L L B U S I N E S S E S A N D E - M A I L

BY BOB HOOPER


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you werent able to snag as manygreat works o literature as you hoped

at Tat Big Book Sale this past June,then mark your calendars or July 20 and21.

Te Charleston Friends o the Libraryare proud to present the Johns IslandBranch Book Sale o the CharlestonCounty Libraries. With great bargains,good books, and a chance to support yourlibrary system, all are invited to perusepaperbacks, hardcovers, DVDs andCDS, at the sale. Items include mysteries,romances, classics, childrens books, localhistories, cookbooks, and a variety onon-fction topics, and prices start at $1or paperbacks and $3 or hardback books.

Te sale will take place on Friday, July

20, rom 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday,July 21, rom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admissionis ree both days, and a special event orFriends o the Library members will beheld at the branch on Tursday evening,

July 19, rom 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Te Charleston Friends o the Library,a non-proft volunteer organization, raisesmoney through book sales to help undLibrary services, equipment, training,materials and public programming. Te

Friends collect and sort donated books orresale to raise money. Tis branch sale is

one o the ew book sales held throughoutthe year by the Friends.

Johns Island Library is located at 3531Maybank Highway, Johns Island . For moreinformation on the Johns Island Branch Sale,please visit www.CharlestonLibraryFriends.org or get daily updates on Facebook:facebook.com/ChasLibraryPal s or Twitter:twitter.com/ChasLibraryPals.

Bibliophiles, Grab yourBook Bags!

J O H N S I S L A N D L I B R A R Y B O O K

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r Seining at Beachwalker Parkin a new perspective on creatures o the zone. A nchovy, pompano, kingfsh,

ngray, crab, and even a squid havewn up in our net. A registered and paidperone is required or participants agesand under. Pre-registration required. 5 .m. at Kiawahs Beachwalker Park. Fee:For more ino, call 795-4386 or visitw.ccprc.com.

usic on the Greens ree, outdoor concert series will takece every Friday on the Freshfelds Villageeen through the summer rom 6 until 9

m. Tis evening, enjoy the music o fven band, Hot Sauce. Food and drinks willavailable or purchase. For more ino,t www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or callest Services at 768-6491.

UNDAY, JULY 8

t Hen Fith Anniversary Partyn the Fat Hen to celebrate fve years on

ns Island! Live music by Mitch Wymand ull southern cookout menu will beilable rom 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 person. Cash bar or beer, wine, cocktails

d sot drinks will be available. PleaseVP towww.TeFatHen.com or theHen Facebook page. 3140 Maybank

ghway.

arleston Sprint riathlon Seriesw in its 22nd year, this race series

nsists o fve triathlons held throughout

the summer. Te sprint triathlon eaturesa .3-mile swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and a5K run, all at James Island County Park.Spectators welcome. Race begins at 7 a.m.at James Island County Park. o register,contact Paul King at 881-8872, or go towww.ccprc.com/csts.

MONDAY, JULY 9

een Venture Program: Stand UpPaddleboard ake a look at the beautiulscenery o the upstates Devils Fork StatePark rom a stand up paddleboard. Learnand practice basic strokes and rescues whilehaving the opportunity to challenge yourseland your peers. Pre-registration required.July 9 13, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. JamesIsland County Park. A ges 13 16. Fee:$320. For more ino, call 795-4386 or visitwww.ccprc.com.

Kayak Rolling and RescuesSmall pool classes ensure your comortthroughout the process. Participants ages13-15 may register or one o t hese courses,but must be accompanied by an adult

chaperone. Pre-registration required. July9-13, Mon, Wed, Fri, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Meetat Splash Zone Waterpark. $58. Formore ino, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Freshfelds Farmers MarketEvery Monday through Augus t 27.Vendors include resh local produce,packaged ood, prepared ood, andLowcountry crats. 4 8 p.m. at the

Freshfelds Village Green. For more ino,visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or callGuest Services at 768-6491.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11

Freshfelds Starlight Cinema:Puss in BootsEvery Wednesday through the end Augustat the Freshfelds Village Green. Beorethe movie, silhouette artist, songwriter,and storyteller Clay Rice, will perorm hisLowcountry Legend show. Movie beginsat 8:30 p.m. onights showing is Puss inBoots, 90 min, PG (2011). For more ino,visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or callGuest Services at 768-6491.

Charleston Summer Classic I Horse ShowJuly 11-15 at Mullet Hall Equestrian Centeron Johns Island. Events ongoing throughoutthe day. Tis AA-rated hunter/jumper horseshow hosted by the Classic Company iscelebrating its 20th Anniversary! Open tospectators. For more inormation, call 768-5503 or visit www.classiccompany.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 13

Music on the GreenTis ree, outdoor concert series will takeplace every Friday on the Freshfelds VillageGreen through the summer rom 6 until 9p.m. Tis evening, enjoy the music oPlaneJane. Food and drinks will be availableor purchase. For more ino, visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or call Guest Servicesat 768-6491.

MONDAY, JULY 16

Bishop Gadsden Community MarketLocal ood, produce rom area armers,and art will be available or sale at BishopGadsden rom 3:30 6 p.m. Vendors includeJoseph Fields Farm, King o Pops, CoCosMini Donuts, and azzo Beverages. Livemusic. Bishop Gadsden is located on CampRoad between Folly and Riverland roads onJames Island. For more ino, call 406-6546or visit www.bishopadsden.org.

Freshfelds Farmers MarketEvery Monday through August 27. Vendorsinclude resh local produce, packaged ood,prepared ood, and Lowcountry crats. 4 8p.m. at the Freshfelds Village Green. For moreino, visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or callGuest Services at 768-6491.

Intermediate Sailing Camp Sailinginstructionwill include knot tying,seamanship, the techniques o sailing, rigging,weather reading, the rules o the nautical road,perecting tacking and jibing, upwind sailing,and an introduction to dinghy racing. Dayssplit between sailing and activities at JamesIsland County Park, including Climbing Walland Challenge Course. Meet at James IslandCounty Park. Pre-registration required. July 16- 20. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Age: 10-12. Fee: $215For more ino, call 795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com

TUESDAY, JULY 17

Charleston Summer Classic II Horse ShowJuly 17-21 at Mullet Hall Equestrian Centeron Johns Island. Events ongoing throughout

the day. Tis AA-rated hunter/jumper horseshow hosted by the Classic Company iscelebrating its 20th Anniversary! Open tospectators. For more inormation, call 768-5503 or visit www.classi ccompany.com.

Charleston County BookmobileTe Charleston County Bookmobile will beat Freshfelds Village the frst and thirduesday o every month rom 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Te Bookmobile will be parkedbehind Heges and Java Java. For more ino,call Guest Services at 768-6491.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

Freshfelds Starlight Cinema: Happy Feet 2 Every Wednesday through the end Augustat the Freshfelds Village Green. Beorethe movie, silhouette artist, songwriter,and storyteller Clay Rice, will perorm hisLowcountry Legend show. Movie beginsat 8:30 p.m. onights showing is HappyFeet 2, 100 min, PG (2011). For more ino,visit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or callGuest Services at 768-6491.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

Music on the GreenTis ree, outdoor concert series will takeplace every Friday on the Freshfelds VillageGreen through the summer rom 6 until9 p.m. Tis evening, enjoy the music oGroove own. Food and drinks will beavailable or purchase. For more ino, visitwww.FreshfeldsVillage.com or call GuestServices at 768-6491.

Johns Island Library Book SaleFriends o the Library will host a book saleat the Johns Island Library this Friday andSaturday. odays sale runs rom 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. and includes books, CDs andDVDs. Prices start at $1 or paperbacksand $3 or ha rdcovers. 3531 MaybankHighway. For more ino, please visit www.CharlestonLibraryFriends.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

Redux Summer Art Institute ExhibitionTe high school Summer Art Institute (SAI)will be working on an exhibition at Reduxgallery rom July 21 -28, with an openingreception to be held on Saturday July 21,

rom 6 - 9 p.m. Admission is ree. 136 St.Philips St, downtown Charleston. For moreino, visit www.reduxstudios.org

Johns Island Library Book SaleFriends o the Library will host a booksale at the Johns Island Library todayrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes books,CDs and DVDs. Prices start at $1 orpaperbacks and $3 or hardcovers. 3531Maybank Highway. For more ino, pleasevisit www.CharlestonLibraryFriends.org.\

MONDAY, JULY 23

Freshfelds Farmers MarketEvery Monday through Augus t 27. Veinclude resh local produce, packaged prepared ood, and Lowcountry crats.p.m. at the Freshfelds Village Green. Fmore ino, visit www.FreshfeldsVillageor call Guest Services at 768-6491.

TUESDAY, JULY 24

Parks or omorrow Public Input SeOpen to the public, this session willgather input on topics including parksrecreation and trails to incorporate intthe master plan or the Charleston CouPark and Recreation Commission. BurHigh School media center rom 7 8:3p.m. For more ino, visit www.ccprc.coParksoromorrow.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25

Freshfelds Starlight Cinema: Te SmEvery Wednesday through the end Auat the Freshfelds Village Green. Beorethe movie, silhouette artist, songwriterand storyteller Clay Rice, will perormLowcountry Legend show. Movie beat 8:30 p.m. onights showing is TeSmurs, 103 min, PG (2011). For morevisit www.FreshfeldsVillage.com or caGuest Services at 768-6491.

Johns Island Regional Library3531 Maybank HighwayHours: Monday Tursday: 10 8;Friday & Saturday: 10 6(843) 559-1945

Wee Reads (0 - 24 months with adult)Monday, July 9, at 10:30 a.m.

ime or wos (2 3 years old with adult)uesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, at 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime (3 6 years)Wednesdays, July 11, 18, 25, at 10:30 a.m.

Babygarten(0 - 18 months with adult)Mondays, July 23 and 30 at 10:30 a.m.Registration is required. Plea se call theChildrens Department at (843) 559-1945.

*Excel 2007 Basics (adults/young adults)uesday, July 10 rom 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

*Keyboard Basics (adults/young adults)Saturday, July 28 rom 10 a.m. 12p.m.

*Mail Merge Magic (adults/young adults)uesday, July 17 rom 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

*PowerPoint Basics (adults/young adults)uesday, July 24 rom 10 a.m. 12 p.m.

*All computer classes are ree. For moreinformation please call 559-1945 and askfor the Reference Department. Class spaceis available for 8 participants per session.

Art All Day (all ages)Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, and 27Enjoy an array o art activities all day on Fridays.

PLAY: Happy Independence Day! (all ages)Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m.Come hear some great patriotic storiesand then enjoy making some crats!

Stories with Mr. Darion (all ages)Monday, July 9, at 2 p.m.Storyteller and actor, Darion McCloud,brings his brand o un to the library.

Rag Quilting o the Rice, Indigo and CottonPlantations o the Lowcountry(all ages)Monday, July 9, at 3 p.m.

Sharon Cooper-Murray, Te GullahLady, will present the Community RagQuilt Project.

een Movie ime: John Carter (grades 6-12)uesday, July 10, rom 1 3:30 p.m.Rated PG-13; 132 minutes.

ween Program: Arts Te Ting(orages 9 13)Wednesday, July 11, at 4:30 p.m.Make edgy, expressionistic art likeJackson Pollacks splatter pieces and AndyWarhols echnicolor canvases.

PLAY: Hooray or Fish (all ages)Wednesday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m.Visit the library or un fsh stories and aabulous fsh crat.

Club Anime! (ages 12-19)Tursday, July 12, rom 4:30 - 6 p.m.Tis meetings eatured title, House oFive Leaves.

PLAY: Puppet Playtime (all ages)Saturday, July 14, at 11 a.m.Come to the childrens area and

get your hands on some o our coolpuppets!

Saturday Movie Matinee: Journey 2:Te Mysterious Island (all ages)Saturday, July 14, at 2 p.m.Rated PG; 94 minutes. Sponsor: TeUPS Store, 3575 Maybank Highway,Johns Island.

Sharon Cooper-Murray, Te GullahLady(all ages)Monday, July 16, at 2 p.m.Enjoy un with puppet riends as theyre-tell stories rom the South, and makeyour own doll.

Sea Islands Book Club (adults)uesday, July 17, at 2 p.m.Join us and discuss Te Immortal Li e oHenrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.

PLAY: Ducks Quack(all ages)Wednesday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m.Enjoy adorable duck stories and make acute duck puppet with a eather tail.


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A Visit to EdenBY JAMES T. SEARS, PHD

Wayne and Carol Zulla have ound Eden. It is just a ew hours rom the United Statesin Potrerillos Arriba, Panam.

Located about 3000 eet abovesea level and lying beneath the Bar volcano,Eden is adjacent to a thousand acre wildliepreserve with monkeys, toucans, and parrots.Eden requires no air-conditioning or heating;it only requires your imagination and a little

sense o adventure.Wayne is a master builder and Carol

is masterul with outdoor gardening andinterior design. Tey came to Potrerillos

Arriba, located just 15 minutes rom thepopular expat town o Boquete, ve years agorom Salida, Colorado. Ater a painstakingsearch through more than 2,000 propertiesor the perect setting, he ound Edenor atleast twenty-ve acres o it.

I travelled to Eden last month, drivingthe near-to-be-completed our-lane highwayrom David, Panams second largest city,

which will soon have direct ights rom theUnited States. wenty minutes later I turnof at the erpel gas station, where a pavedroad led me to the pueblo o Potrerillos aew minutes later. Consisting o two parts- the lower, or Abajo, and the upper, Arriba

- both areas have supermarkets, picturesquehomesand basketball courts. But there arerelatively ew oreigners, unlike Boquete,

which was ounded in a mountain valley along the Caldera River by European immigrantarmers at the turn o the century.

At Edens entrance is a rock wall with stones the size o gol balls to boulders, reminders oBars last major eruption 1500 years ago, and they are as abundant as the spring butteries.

Wayne and Carol greet me at their home. Te house is typically Panamanian, but built to U.S.standards. Te open oor plan o this one story clay-tile roo home has three bedrooms withover-sized closets and two ully t iled baths. Te kitchen boasts custom cedar cabinets and high

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Wayne and Carol look over a map of Panama.

end appliances. Teir 2200 square oot home alsoincludes patios and terraces. In the Central Americanmountains, the outside areas are used as much i notmore than a homes interior.

Carol prepares a huge breakast, assembledmostly rom locally produced oods. By denition,it is mostly natural without chemicals or hormones.Te eggs are laid by ree range chickens - althoughI doubt i the Panamanian chicken breeder everheard o that concept and the ruits, includingbananas, pineapples, and papayas and a juice maderom pressed mango, are grown in rich volcanic soil.

Ater breakast, we talk a bit about what brought thecouple to Panam and their vi sion or Eden.

We wanted a tropical version o our outdoorparadise in Colorado. Our criteria were: a mountainsetting with about 75 degree average temperature sothere would be no air conditioning or heating costs;a healthy liestyle with ample sources or organicoods; outdoor activities like mountain hiking,gardening, and bird watching; riendly (tranquillo)local attitude; lots o wildlie in a setting withmountain and jungle views; inexpensive day-to-daycost o living, about $1500 a month compared toour $10,000 per month expenses stateside; and a saeplace to put our diminishing dollars, says Wayne.

Basically, we wanted a sae place or our moneyand ami ly, says Carol.

Wayne and Carol owned and operated a smallbuilding/development company in their southcentral Colorado town. While Wayne handled theconstruction part o the business, Carol located themountain properties, prepared the oor plans, anddesigned the courtyards. Tere they built more than35 homes o modest size but o high quality, otenusing recycled materials such as old post-beam woodmembers with stone and rusted metal roo accents.

[We settled here because it] had everything wewere looking or rom the criteria that Wayne just

mentioned. And its proximity to David with theinternational airport, excellent hospital, and shopping

was a plus, Carol adds.And Wayne reminds me that real estate was at

one-quarter the price o neighboring Boquete withpaved roads, privacy, and the paperwork was legalno title problems!

We chat a ew minutes about how buyers otenjust assume the process o purchasing propertyin Central America is as straightorward as it is inNorth America. Securing a clear title and nding aknowledgeable, responsible, and ethical proessional

team including an attorney/notary, surveyor, realestate broker, builder, and others, are major hurdleswith one mistake potentially costing the buyerthe entire investment or at the minimum delays,rustration, and money.

What is the philosophy behind Eden? I asked.Tats simple, Wayne responds. We provide a

healthy, secure, and riendly outdoor liestyle withenough room or privacy yet neighbors to share theexpat experience.

We provide a quality of shore experience withrst world inrastructure and building experience,

with the correct legal paperwork, and within an idealtropical setting. Eden is a place where you want tolive and to share with amily and r iends, says Carol.

Among the neighbors or someone who buys alittle piece o Eden are retired architects, a Dutchcouple who own a major Internet business, a holisticmedical practitioner, a Scottish scientist, and a soon-

to-be-retired banker along with a ew other olksrom the United States at the low end o retirementage.

Our owners appreciate the act that we live hereulltime. Tey have commented that this was oneo the determining actors in making the decisionto become part o Eden, says Carol. And what is a


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While many people are aware thatRepublican candidate WalterHundley and Democratic

candidate Paul inkler are vying or GlennMcConnells ormer senate seat in the July17 special elections, Green Party candidateSue Edward has been working hard behind

the scenes, steadily spreading the word thatthere is another option outside o the twomajor political parties.

I would like to think that were oeringthe voters an alternative. Being grassroots,

were representing the average person. Ibelieve that the more choices that peoplehave, the better, said Edward.

A Charleston resident since 2003 and aWest Ashley resident since 2004, Edwardounded the Charleston branch o the Green

Party in 2008 and also serves as the co-chairo the South Carolina Green Party.

I have always been a voter. I ound myselparticipating more and more politicallyaround the 2000 elections while I was livingin Madison, Wisconsin. In early 2003,I decided to research the many politicalparties to see which party best representedmy views and ound the closest match

within the Green Party, said Edward.

Te principles o the Green Party werewhat originally appealed to Edward, whoconsidered hersel an Independent aterbecoming disenranchised with the leadingparties.

What was appealing to me was thatthe Green Party upheld the same values Ialready held, and it meshed well or me,said Edward.

Founded on 10 key values, the GreenParty is committed to ecology, social justicegrassroots democracy, and non-violence

without the support o corporate donors.

For Edward, her interests include education,womens rights, workers rights, electionreorm, and tax reorm all areas in whichshe hopes to serve during her term, i e lected.

And while shes running to completeGlenn McConnells term, which expires atthe end o this year, Edward has also statedthat she will not be running in the regularelections this November.

Tis is my rst time running or public

oce. Te special election is a little more lowkey, so it is a good way to gain experience.

And since there is no incumbent in the race,all candidates are on equal ooting whichallows all o us to more easily present ourplatorms to the voters, said Edward.

Another reason or not running inNovember is her schedule. With a BS in

Industrial Engineering and an MBA romthe State University o New York at Bualo,Edward has worked in computer sotwareor more than 25 years, and as an average

working person, she cant aord the timerequirements o the current legislativestructure.

Te time requirements o travellingto Columbia three days per week or sixmonths makes it simply impossible or theaverage person who does not own theirown business or is not retired or is notindependently wealthy [to hold a legislativeoce]. Since the remainder o this termis ater the legislative session, the travelrequirement is no longer an issue, saidEdward.

Trough this election, Edward hopesnot only to gain additional experience as alegislator, she hopes to spread that word thatthere are more electoral options than thetwo major parties.

I oer the voters a choice. Te twocorporate parties are becoming moreand more similar and Greens oer a realalternative. I will work or the people odistrict 41 and all o South Carolina withno conficts o interest or ethics violations,said Edward.

For more information about Sue Edward,visit www.electsueedward.com. For moreinformation about the Green Party, visitcharlestongreenparty.org, scgreenparty.org,and gp.org.

Green Party in Play for District 41CHARLESTON GREEN PARTY CHAIR SUE EDWARD RUNNING IN SPECIAL ELECTIONS

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typical day in Eden like? A typical day inEden, says Carol. Wayne interjects, Isthere such a thing?is being awakenedby the monkeys and parrots. Noisy littlesuckers!

Carol continues, and you have reshcoee, papaya and mango rom a neighboringplantation. A morning hike in the mountaincommunity and quick chats with some locals

who are very riendlyAnd then back or a nap! Wayne adds.

We hear the expats say that they enjoy losingweight, eating all the resh oods, and justliving a more healthy and basic liestyle.

From Edens original 15 lots, only ourremain. Lots range in size rom one-halacre at $30k to ve acres at $199k. Tere isalso a newly built three-bedroom, two-bath2200 s/ home with lots o extras or $249k.Tere are two land/cabin packages availableor less than $100k. All have world-classviews, mountain streams, ull power along

with Internet access, paved roads andrelated inrastructure, and drinking water.More photos along with detailed individualproperty descriptions are available on my

website.Mountain land in and around Boquete

oers some o the most desirable real estate inthe world, Wayne observes. Te 15-minutedierence between living in Boquete andnear it, however, is substantial. Manypeople are surprised by the disparity oland costs between mountain-view propertyin Portrerillos Arriba, at about $40k peracre, versus Boquete at $150k-$200k. Andland in lower lying areaswhich are quitebeautiulcan be purchased or one-tenththe cost o premium mountain properties.

Ater our breakast conversation, wehop into a 4x4 to hal-circle the base o

Bar. Passing through picturesque pueblossuch as Bijao and Volcan, we ocus on theland. Approaching 5000 eet above sealevel, the terrain is rugged and the vistasare magnicent. Most properties we lookat are cleared land surrounded by jungle

protecting tribes o howler monkeys and anoccasional jaguar. But there are also areaswith deep ravines, cascading wateralls,and jagged clis. With its moist climate,high altitude, and volcanic soil, nature hascreated wondrous plant lie while humanshave planted gourmet coee trees and exoticfowers or exportation. Far rom the Realtorbeehive o Boquete, this area is just beginningto be on the expat property map with largertracts selling or about $10k an acre.

Why invest or live in Panam? For startersit is less costly than Costa Rica and more secure

than Nicaragua. Further, it seems as thoughthe entire country is under construction withnew highways, bridge replacements, airportexpansions, high rise condos, and even asubway system or Panama Citythe rst inCentral America!. And the Canal expansion

will be completed in 2014, bringing with itbillions o dollars o revenue into the country.With its dollar-based economy, a stable

democratically-elected government, a growthrate o about 6.8 percent (the highest in Latin

America along with the lowest unemploymentrate), and everyday commodities, as well asmedical services, set at a raction o US prices,the range o government incentives or expatschoosing to reside at least six months a year is

just icing on the cake! Is it no wonder thatPanam is near the top o many retirementand investment lists?

Tere are not too many countries in theworld that are American-riendly, use theGreenback, are close to the States, and have

world class nancial institutions, Waynesays. But, dont take my word or it. Comevisit us in Eden. See or yoursel!

James T. Sears works as an internationalinvestment property specialist, with home basesin Granada, Nicaragua and Charleston, SouthCarolina, and lectures throughout the world.His rm, Sears & Partners, provides accreditedbuyer-agency relationship to clients interestedin overseas investment and ofers boutiquereal estate tours o Costa Rica, Nicaragua,and Panama. More inormation is at www.searspartners.com

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I you havent had a chance to eat atFat Hen in the fve years its beenon Johns Island, youre missing out.

With a world class che, excellent ood,and ingredients about as local as you can

get, the Fat Hen is an ideal place to turnyour calorie counter and just indulge indeliciousness.

o celebrate their fve yearanniversary, Fat Hen is welcominganyone and everyone to an oldashioned southern cookout thisSunday, July 8. From 5:30 to8:30 p.m., enjoy live music byMitch Wyman and a ullsouthern meal includingSlow Cooked Cold SmokedPulled Pork with choice oPomegranate or MustardBBQ Sauce, Southern FriedChicken, Blue Cheese Cole

Slaw, Local Steamed Corn,Fresh Local Watermelon,Slider Buns and Cornbread, Sweet &Unsweet ea with a choice o raditionalor Organic Mint Simple Syrup, andClassic White Cake with Butter CreamFrosting. All or just $10 a person.

A cash bar will also be available withbeer, wine, cocktails, and sot drinks. oattend, please RSVP at www.TeFatHen.com or at the Fat Hen Facebook page.

Te Fat Hen is located at 3140 MaybankHighway on Johns Island.

Please note: Fat Hen is closed for dinnerservice on Sundays. Regular menu items willnot be available.

Fat and Healthy at FiveF AT H E N C E L E B R A T E S

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Goodwill Industries o Lower SouthCarolina celebrated the GrandOpening o its newest Job Link

Center on Johns Island Friday, June 8,with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

Tis expansion o Goodwills serviceswill open doors to brighter utures orpeople in the Johns Island community.Te Ribbon Cutting Ceremony tookplace outside o the new Job Link Center,located inside the Johns Island Goodwillretail store at 1758 Main Road, and wasattended by County Councilman VickRawls and various representatives romthe Johns Island community.

Goodwill entered into a partnershipwith rident Literacy in an eort tostreamline services or individuals in thecommunity. Oten times the peoplethat access Goodwills job services arealso in need o Work Keys and WorkCore Employability Skills training,both certifcation programs that willbe oered by Adult Education throughthe Summerville Job Link Center, saidJim Hughes, VP, Mission Services orGoodwill Industries.

Te Job Link Center will be opento everyone in the community and, inaddition to the certifcation programs, will

oer career coaching, job training andother employment placement services.

When people have economicindependence, they tend to be happier,more confdent and contribute more totheir community, said Hughes. It isour mission to help every individual whowalks through the doors o our Job LinkCenter in the Johns Island Goodwillstore.

Te Johns Island Goodwill is located at1758 Main Road. For more informationabout Goodwills programs and services,please visit www.palmettogoodwil l.org.

Providing the Link to Local JobsPROV I DED

Jim Hughes, Vic Rawls, Jay Mcelven , and Edward Carducci cut the ribbon in f ront of the new Johns Island Goodwill Job Link Cente r.

dolphins to ulfll their 20 pound fshquota per day, which is 5 percent o theirbody weight. Research documents thisbehavior going back more than 30 years,but Hayes notes that these dolphinsadopted the technique because the areathey occupy along the Kiawah River is soperect or it. Visitors can witness strandeeding all summer long, although thepeak months are September through

October.One thing that Cuskley and Hayes

emphasize is the importance o the publicunderstanding this eeding behavior. Teyrealize that many people are looking or aclose encounter with these dolphins, butollowing the animals along the banks othe river prevents them rom getting theirood.

It is essential to their survival that theybe able to eed in this area. When peopledont understand the behavior theyrewitnessing, it can cause them to endangerit, says Hayes. One solution that theConservancy is working toward is placingsignage around the island, encouragingonlookers to stay the recommended

50-150 eet away rom the dolphins.Unless we get educational materialson why people should give them somespace, these negative encounters are goingto continue to happen, says Hayes.

For more information about the JohnsIsland Conservancy and dolphin strandfeeding, visit www.jicsc.org or contact ColinCuskley at 801-1501.

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